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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Setting up of Industries by Foreign Companies
‘Make in India' was launched on September 25, 2014, to facilitate investment, foster innovation, building best in class infrastructure, and making India a hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. The development of a robust manufacturing sector continues to be a key priority of the Indian Government. It was one of the first 'Vocal for Local' initiatives that exposed India's manufacturing domain to the world. The sector has the potential to not only take economic growth to a higher trajectory but also to provide employment to a large pool of our young labour force.
Since its launch, Make in India has made significant achievements and is now focusing on 27 sectors under Make in India 2.0. DPIIT is coordinating Action Plans for 15 manufacturing sectors, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, aerospace and defence, capital goods, biotechnology, chemicals, etc., while the Department of Commerce is coordinating for 12 service sectors.
Investment outreach is being done through Ministries, State Governments including Telangana and Indian Missions abroad; Investment Identification of potential investors, handholding and investment facilitation is done through Invest India.
Recently, Government has taken various steps in addition to ongoing schemes to boost domestic investments in India. These include the National Infrastructure Pipeline, Reduction in Corporate Tax, easing liquidity problems of NBFCs and Banks, trade policy measures to boost domestic manufacturing. Government of India has also promoted domestic manufacturing of goods through public procurement orders, Phased Manufacturing Programme , Schemes for Production Linked Incentives of various Ministries.
In the COVID-19 scenario, with a view to support, facilitate and provide investor friendly ecosystem to investors investing in India, the Union Cabinet on 03rd June, 2020 has approved constitution of an Empowered Group of Secretaries , and also Project Development Cells  in all concerned Ministries/ Departments to fast-track investments in coordination between the Central Government and State Governments and thereby grow the pipeline of investible projects in India to increase domestic investments and FDI inflow.
The activities under the Make in India initiative are being undertaken by several Central Government Ministries/ Departments and various State Governments. The Department facilitates interaction of investors with various States, where the various States present their investment pitch to attract investments. Further, Ministries formulate action plans, programmes, schemes and policies for the sectors being dealt by them. This Department does not maintain information on such formulations by the line Ministries.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM approves an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to hospital fire in Maharashtra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic hospital fire in Bhandara, Maharashtra. He has also approved Rs. 50,000 to those seriously injured.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Don’t blame Children, Society should take responsibility for children’s development: Jaadoo Director
Panaji, January 20, 2021
“Every kid or student is like a bottle with a different shape and a different lid. When they fail to learn, at the end, the blame should not go to them but the teachers and society who failed to open the lid and pour something inside the bottle.” This is the message given by Shoorveer Tyagi, director of the IFFI 51 Indian Panorama Non Feature Film, Jaadoo. He was addressing a press conference at 51st International Film Festival of India today, January 20, 2021 in Panaji, Goa.
Jaadoo is a multilayered film which portrays the world of children, their emotions and thinking. It says how two small girls Tvisha and Bhakthi who are poles apart, develop a friendship when both are thrown into a similar situation following their ousting from class.
According to the Director, society plays a much larger role than that of parents and teachers, in shaping a children. “Besides education and learning, there are many things which are needed to be imbibed in a child. The responsibility of grooming a child is not limited to parents or teachers. In the larger sense, that responsibility lies with the society as a whole. But, at the same time, it’s also true that parents are the first teachers of kids. They should be capable to understand the internal world of kids. To make kids understand what we are trying to imbibe in them, we need to first go to their level and reach till the bottom of their heart. For that, we need to understand their language.”
This is where the role of grandparents assume importance, said the director who conducts theatre and acting workshops for children. “There is a saying that when an old man dies, a library of thousand books is burnt. The grandparents with immense wisdom play a great role in shaping the kid. We need to go back to our roots and bridge generation gaps. When there is a connection between old and new generations, good values seep on their own.”
Tyagi was grateful that the festival has been organized even during the time of COVID-19. “While we make films, until and unless the film reaches the audience, the cycle is not complete. I would like to thank IFFI and DFF for taking efforts to complete the cycle by organizing the film festival even amidst the pandemic”.
About Jaadoo
Tvisha and Bhakti study in a remote village school. Every day for some reason they end up being punished and are thrown out of their classrooms. While younger Tvisha is chirpy, brimming with energy, older Bhakti is gloomy and shy. Despite their unlikeness, they gradually discover friendship. Outside the school, Bhakti visits a secret little place somewhere inside the forest; soon, Tvisha too joins her as both wait patiently for the magic to unfold.
Ministry of Power
NTPC crosses 1 GW Annual capacity mark in RE segment in FY23
NTPC Ltd, the country’s largest power generator, crosses 1GW annual capacity in the renewable energy  segment by adding 1074.59 MW RE capacity in FY23 taking the total NTPC non-fossil capacity to 9.41%.
With the successful commissioning of entire capacities of 150 MW & 90 MW Devikot Solar PV Projects at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, are declared on Commercial Operation w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs. of 13.12.2022.
With this, the standalone installed and commercial capacity of NTPC has become 58041.27 MW, while the group installed and commercial capacity of NTPC has become 70656.27 MW.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's interaction with young IAS officers
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with over 170 young IAS officers who have recently been appointed Assistant Secretaries in the Government of India.
The Prime Minister encouraged them to share their experiences of field training. He discussed with them, some of the elements of good governance, including Jan Bhagidaari, information flows, optimal utilisation of resources, and people's trust in governance.
Recent governance initiatives such as Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, and Ayushman Bharat, also came up for discussion.
Minister of State in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh and senior officials from the Department of Personnel and Training were present on the occasion.
Vice President's Secretariat
India-France Strategic Partnership is an important pillar of India’s foreign policy: Vice President
India and France must come closer and act as harbingers of peace and stability;
Climate Change: India committed to achieving the Paris Agreement Goals well in advance;
Interacts with a delegation of French Parliamentarians
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has described India-France Strategic Partnership as an important pillar of India’s foreign policy and said that India and France could act as harbingers of peace and stability.
Interacting with a delegation of French Parliamentarians led by Mrs. Sophie Primas, the Chair, and Senate Standing Committee for Economic Affairs, in New Delhi today, Shri Naidu called for closer cooperation between India and France to promote peace and harmony in the world.
The Vice President said that India always believed in peaceful co-existence with all countries, including its neighbours. “We don’t want anybody to interfere in the internal affairs of our country, nor do we interfere in the affairs of other countries”, he told the delegation.
Observing that India valued its partnership with France on defence cooperation, maritime security, counter-terrorism, space co-operation, economic partnership, and the other areas, the Vice President suggested the setting up of Indo-French Parliamentary Friendship Group to promote closer ties between the two nations. He also expressed happiness over France’s decision to partner with India under the Smart Cities initiatives. India’s development needs require massive investments in urban renewal and clean energy, he added.
Calling for greater trade, technology, and capital flows between the two nations, Shri Naidu said the bilateral trade momentum needs to be multiplied to reach the set target of trade in goods to 15 bn Euros by 2022.
Stating that Climate Change was an article of faith for the Indian government, Vice President reaffirmed India’s commitment to Paris Agreements and said that India was on way to achieve the goals well in advance. He commended France on the initiatives in this regard and in particular, for holding the One Planet Summits.
Shri Naidu also recollected his visit to France during the centenary of World War I Armistice held in November 2018 where he had inaugurated the first Indian War Memorial in Villers Guislain in the memory of more than 9,000 Indians, who sacrificed their lives in that war.
Referring to the longstanding and multifaceted space cooperation between India and France through ISRO and CNES, he said, “We are committed to carrying forward this cooperation”.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Telangana on State's Formation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Telangana on the State's Formation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On the Formation Day of Telangana, my greetings to the people of this wonderful state. The skills of its people and the richness of its culture are greatly admired. I pray for the well-being and prosperity of Telangana."
Ministry of Communications
Modernisation of Post Offices
Department of Posts Information Technology Modernization Project 2.0 has been approved by the Government with an outlay of ₹ 5785 Crore for a period of eight years.
The Information Technology Modernization Project 2.0 combines applications, intelligent platforms, and interconnected ecosystems so as to provide an inclusive, integrated single window view of postal and financial services to its stakeholders through multiple delivery channels.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Insider - Monthly e-Newsletter of Ministry Launched
Union Minister of State  for MSME, GirirajSingh, launching the e-newsletter MSME Insider
Union Minister of State  for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Giriraj Singh, launched MSME Insider – a monthly e-newsletter of the Ministry here today. Speaking on the occasion,Giriraj Singhsaid that the e-newsletter will give information of the activities undertaken by the Ministry and also act as a bridge between the Ministry and the millions of MSME units spread across the country. He said employment generation is the main motto of this ministry. The e-newsletter will assist in the regular flow of information about the sector to the MSMEs and will also help in developing a two-way communication between the Ministry and its stakeholders, he said.Secretary, MSME, Dr. Arun Kumar Panda said the e-Newsletter has been brought out to create awareness about the schemes and other activities undertaken by the Ministry and its affiliated organizations.
Apart from providing information to MSMEs and the general public about Ministry’s Schemes, the e-newsletter will provide information about latest innovations in the field of technology, upcoming events and training programsfor the month and will also carry interesting articles on relevant topics.It will also carry success stories of the entrepreneurs who have benefitted from schemes of the Ministry. The e-newsletter will be available on the website of the Ministry www.msme.gov.in as well as on the websites of its attached organizations and will also be distributed to about 50 lakh MSMEs registered on theUdyogAadhaar Memorandum Portal.
Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, MSME, Ram Mohan Mishra and other senior officers of the Ministrywere present during the launch of the e-newsletter.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Directorate General of Trade Remedies celebrates 6th Creation Day
Directorate General of Trade Remedies  celebrated its 6th Creation Day today by organising an outreach program on ‘trade remedies’ for MSMEs. The event was graced by the Secretary, MSME, Sh. B. B. Swain as a chief guest.
Sh. Swain complemented DGTR’s efforts to make the department more approachable for the MSMEs. DG, DGTR, Sh. Anant Swarup provided an overview of DGTR and the recent steps it has taken to make trade remedies investigation more accessible to MSMEs by simplifying the application formats and procedures. Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Prof. James Nedumpara introduced the newly established Trade Remedies Advisory Cell – which is aimed at providing free consultation and guidance to MSME to file applications with the DGTR.
More than 250 participants including MSMEs, various associations and practitioners of trade remedies took part in the event and raised their concerns regarding the problems faced by them due to unfair trade practices by exporting countries.
Industries shared their experiences how DGTR has contributed to their growth and provided a level playing field against unfair trade practices. Some industries also highlighted certain issues faced by them that are required to be addressed and also made suggestions for the way forward.
The DGTR’s efforts have been instrumental in granting protection to the Indian industry – which has had a direct effect on the Indian economy by contributing to the inflow of investments in the manufacturing sector and generation of employment.
The DGTR was created in the year 2018. Before the DGTR, the Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties  and the DG Safeguards were responsible for administering the trade remedial investigation against unfair trade practices such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties, as well as safeguard measures. Since 1995, India has initiated more than 1100 trade remedy investigations. DGTR also assists the Indian exporters in getting a fair outcome in trade remedy investigations conducted by other WTO Members against India.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Supplementary Resources
Sanitation and Drinking Water are the State subjects. To supplement the efforts of the State Governments for improving overall cleanliness and providing drinking water supply in villages, Government of India through the Swachh Bharat Mission  [SBM] which was launched in 2014 for a period of 5 years and 2nd Phase of which is now under implementation from 2020-21, and the Jal Jeevan Mission  which has been launched in August 2019, both Centrally Sponsored Schemes, provides financial and technical support to the States/UTs. State/UT-wise details of funds released by the Government of India under SBM from 2018-19 to 2021-22 and under JJM from 2019-20 to 2021-22, are given at Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively. There have been no shortage of Central share funds under both the programmes.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient food grain stocks under Central Pool: Centre
159 LMT of Wheat to be available on 01.01.2023, well above the buffer norm requirement of 138 LMT
182 LMT of Wheat available in the Central Pool as on 12.12.2022
Government of India has sufficient food grain stocks under Central Pool to meet the requirement of NFSA and its Other Welfare Schemes as well as for additional allocation of PMGKAY. About 159 LMT of Wheat will be available as on 1st of January 2023, which is well above the buffer norm requirement of 138 LMT of 1st of January. As on 12.12.2022, around 182 LMT of Wheat is available in the Central Pool.
Government of India is well aware of the price scenario of Wheat and is constantly monitoring it regularly on weekly basis along with other commodities and taking corrective measures, as and when required. Government of India has taken proactive steps to ward off any further price rise and export regulations were imposed with effect from 13.05.2022. Further, the allocations under NFSA as well as PMGKAY have also been revised in favour of rice for having sufficient Wheat stock in Central Pool to cater to the requirements of Welfare Schemes.
Government of India has enhanced the MSP of Wheat crop this year to Rs. 2125/qtl against the last year MSP of Rs. 2015/qtl for RMS 2022-23. Thus, increase in MSP of Rs. 110/qtl coupled with fairly good climatic conditions, it is expected that the production and procurement of Wheat during next season shall remain normal. Procurement of Wheat next season would commence from April 2023 and as per initial assessment there has been a fair increase in the sowing of Wheat crop as compared to last year.
Government of India has ensured that sufficient stock of food grains are available in the Central Pool to meet the requirement of all the Welfare Schemes across the country and prices remain under control.
Though procurement of Wheat during last season was on lower side due to lesser production coupled with selling by farmers at prices higher than MSP in the open market consequent to geo-political situation, yet enough stock of Wheat will still be available in Central Pool to cater to the needs of the country till the time next Wheat crop arrives.
Special Service and Features
All time record handling of Heavy Melting Scrap in a single day set by Chennai Port
On 26.04.2022 Chennai Port has achieved all time record of importing 4,500 Tons of Heavy Melting Scrap on a single day by M.T. KAPETAN NONDAS at South Quay 1 surpassing the previous record handling of 3,938 Tons from M.T.ATALANTA on 21.06.2017.
Shri. SUNIL PALIWAL, I.A.S, Chairman, Chennai Port Authority has appreciated the synergy exhibited by the importer M/s. Suryadev Alloys and Power P Ltd., the Steamer Agent M/s. Merchant Shipping Services Pvt Ltd., the Stevedore M/s. Bhoruka Steel & Services Limited and the Port officials for the above achievement.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Secretary, Chennai Port Authority.
Ministry of Defence
INS KIRPAN SETS SAIL TO VIETNAM
INS Kirpan will be handed over to Vietnam People’s Navy post arrival in Vietnam
During the recent visit of Gen Phan Van Giang, Minister of Defence of Vietnam, to India from 17 – 19 Jun 23, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri had announced gifting of in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam. Towards executing the same, INS Kirpan has cast-off today from Visakhapatnam on her final journey from India to Vietnam.
INS Kirpan is the third indigenously built Khukri class missile corvette, currently in active service in the Indian Navy. The ship is fitted with an array of weapons and sensors and has participated in various operational and humanitarian assistance operations. As part of her final journey from India to Vietnam, INS Kirpan set sail from Visakhapatnam today and will be handed over to Vietnam People’s Navy post arrival in Vietnam. Officers and personnel of the Eastern Naval Command led by VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Chief of Staff, bid farewell to the ship at a ceremonial function at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
India and Vietnam share historical linkages and existing relations are strong, multifaceted and rooted on cultural and economic pillars. The relationship between the two countries was upgraded from a Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Sep 2016. In the defence sector, the cooperation is based on mutual strategic interests, a shared vision for regional stability and upholding the rules based international order. After the signing of an MoU on Defence Cooperation by the two countries in November 2009, the relations have grown over the past decade. In June 2022, the two Defence Ministers have also signed a ‘Joint Vision Statement on India - Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030’.
In the maritime domain, both the navies engage extensively through frequent operational interactions, structured periodic dialogues and information sharing mechanisms. This Navy to Navy cooperation also encompasses a wide array of initiatives aimed at capacity building and capability enhancement, including supply of spares, repair of ships, deputation of instructors, and regular goodwill visits by Naval Ships and delegations.
The transfer of an indigenously built in-service missile corvette, INS Kirpan, from Indian Navy to Vietnam People’s Navy reflects India’s commitment to assist its like-minded partners in enhancing their capacity and capability. The transfer of INS Kirpan to Vietnam resonates India’s vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region ’. This is the maiden occasion of gifting a fully operational corvette by India to any Friendly Foreign Country.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Free online career skills training launched on National Career Service portal in partnership with TCS ion
Around 76 Online Job Fairs conducted by NCS during the lockdown Period
The Ministry of Labour and Employment under its National Career Service  project has now started offering free online “Career Skills Training” in partnership with TCS ION for its registered job-seekers. This course on soft skills assists the learners in enhancing personality development with modules on corporate etiquette, improving inter personal skills, making impactful presentation including other necessary soft skills demanded by the industry today. The training module is available in Hindi and English on the NCS portal.
The Ministry is implementing the NCS Project for transformation of the National Employment Service to provide a variety of employment related services like job search, job matching, career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, apprenticeship, internships etc through an on-line portal . There are around 1 crore active job seekers and 54 thousand active employers registered on NCS and around 73 lakh vacancies have been mobilized through the portal so far. Around 1000 employment exchanges including 200 Model Career Centers across the country are integrated with NCS.
NCS has also taken a number of other initiatives to mitigate the challenges in the labour market due to COVID-19 and the consequent lockdown of the economy.
Online Job Fairs are being organized to bridge the gap between job aspirants and employers where the complete cycle from job posting to selection of candidate can be completed on the portal. Around 76 Online Job Fairs have been conducted by NCS during the lockdown Period.
A Special link for Work from Home Jobs and Online Trainings has been created on NCS portal Home Page to give direct access to job-seekers to such jobs.
NCS also offers the functionality of creation of video profiles for job-seekers in partnership with HIREMEE, a platform which provides online assessment and hiring services. Job-seekers can showcase their ability to recruiters using short video clips. All services on NCS are free.